Recent News Articles

Health Protection/Promotion

ArticleNewspaperDate
UM President: Campus will make clear that sex assault isn’t toleratedMissoulian (MT)February 8, 2012
A bridge to recovery on campusNew York Times (NY)January 20, 2012
U.S. university students work to improve campus policy on violence against womenWomen News Network (Online)January 14, 2012
Need a ride? SIUE students want to curb drunken drivingBelleville News-Democrat (IL)December 27, 2011
Alcohol watchdogs target supersized alcopops as urgent issueJoin Together (Online)December 2, 2011
Virginia Tech targets drinking from all anglesThe Roanoke Times (VA)October 29, 2011
“Drunkorexia” hits North American campusesAll Headline News (Online)October 19, 2011
UCF considers amnesty for student drinkersOrlando Sentinel (FL)September 25, 2011
UW-Madison will require students cited for drinking to take course on alcohol risksMadison.com (WI)September 9, 2011
Campus housing to go dry at Penn State BehrendErie Times-News (PA)August 28, 2011
More colleges institute recovery programsJoin Together (Online)August 10, 2011
Ithaca College students help in passage of new 911 Good Samaritan lawIthaca Journal (NY)July 22, 2011
Changing perceptions about college drinkingThe Charlotte Observer (NC)July 17, 2011
Purdue amnesty plan could avert alcohol tragedyJournal and Courier (IN)June 29, 2011
University of Iowa study reports significant drop in binge drinkingPress-Citizen (IA)June 22, 2011
Pa. legislation would give amnesty to underage drinkers seeking helpCentre Daily Times (PA)June 13, 2011
Taxi card targeted for students at barsSan Diego News (CA)June 5, 2011
Educators aware of prescription drug use, turn to preventionUSA TodayJune 2, 2011
Bill eases seeking help for underage drinkersPittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA)May 24, 2011
Slope Day: Drinking decisions at hand for Ithaca college studentsIthaca Journal (NY)May 4, 2011
Purdue, partners to address high-risk drinking on college campusesLafayette Online (IN)May 4, 2011
CU-Boulder offering anonymous prescription drop offColorado Daily (CO)April 26, 2011
UF allows amnesty for students sickened by drugs, alcoholGainesville Sun (FL)April 25, 2011
Effort to give immunity to minors in alcohol emergencies passes SenateHouston Chronicle (TX)April 21, 2011
Debate rages for guns on campus in TennesseeMemphis Commercial Appeal (TN)April 18, 2011
Learning to Listen to Distressed ClassmatesThe New York Times (NY)April 15, 2011
WVU could make $1.2M on football game beer salesBloomberg Businessweek (Online)April 14, 2011
UI police patrols lead to spike in arrestsIowa City Press-Citizen (IA) March 23, 2011
A free doughnut and some safety tipsThe Star Tribune (MN)March 23, 2011
Schools set up resources for students in recoveryUSA TodayMarch 15, 2011
New law requires colleges to teach about sexual assaultPittsburgh Tribune Review (PA)February 14, 2011
GCASA training session to tackle toxic drinking topic The Daily News (NY)February 9, 2011
More teetotalers arrive on campus, research indicatesPittsburgh Tribune-Review (PA)February 7, 2011
URI fights bar shuttle serviceThe Boston Globe (MA)February 2, 2011
Students who pose a threat can be prevented from attending N.C. community colleges North Carolina News Network (NC)January 21, 2011
Three years later, aftermath of high-profile sexual assault still lingersThe Iowa Independent (IA)January 19, 2011
Troubled students coping with collegeNBC San Diego (CA)January 18, 2011
Colleges struggle to cope with troubled studentsAssociated PressJanuary 17, 2011
UT students offered taxi-fare debit cardsThe Toledo Blade (OH)January 5, 2011
Mental Health Needs Seen Growing at CollegesNew York Times (NY)December 19, 2010
Campuses combat party mindsetOmaha World-Herald (NE)December 14, 2010
‘Drunkorexia’ a growing trend for college studentsThe State (SC)October 18, 2010
Denison to use policies to curb increased alcohol abuseThe Newark Advocate (OH)October 4, 2010
Duke campus crime 'up' -- with asterisk The Herald-Sun (NC)October 2, 2010
Rutgers death adds to campuses' concerns over social media The Baltimore Sun (MD)September 30, 2010
Wisconsin drinking culture across UW System The Badger Herald (WI)September 29, 2010
Campus activities put spotlight on hazingJournal & Courier (IN)September 28, 2010
Alcohol amnesty under way at UNH; no students have requested safety service so farFoster’s Daily Democrat (Online)September 25, 2010
U-Va. slaying prompts campus safety talksThe Washington Post (D.C.)September 25, 2010
Panel sees progress on campus drinkingThe Gainsville Sun (FL)September 24, 2010
Death of Northwestern Student Matthew Sunshine Leads University to Combat Binge Drinking Fox Chicago (IL)September 24, 2010
Colleges Try To Discourage Binge Drinking Among FreshmenThe Hartford Courant (CT)September 20, 2010
Campus and Community Coalition begins a new semester The Observer (NY) September 19, 2010
University leaders get updates on booze efforts, endowmentCentre Daily Times (PA)September 18, 2010
The Daily Beast College Safety RankingsThe Daily Beast (Online)September 14, 2010
Butler reacts to drinking death at Ball State WXIN (IN)September 13, 2010
The ‘contagion’ of social networks LA Times (CA)September 13, 2010
Neighborhoods near UNR move to rein in partying students Reno Gazette-Journal (NV)September 11, 2010
Heavy Drinking Part of Social Acceptance for Young: Study Bloomberg Business Week (Online)September 10, 2010
Preparing Children to Be Safe at College The New York Times (NY)September 10, 2010
Cap on alcohol?The Times News (NC) September 7, 2010
Fewer students end up at hospital over alcoholGainesville Sun (FL) September 6, 2010
UW-Stout making changes after drinking deathsWCCO (MN)September 3, 2010
“LollaNObooza” provides alcohol-free fun for TCNJ studentsThe Times of Trenton (NJ) September 1, 2010
Bill would give campus police more powerWFMZ (PA) September 1, 2010
Alcohol and college really don't mix Star Telegram (TX)August 31, 2010
University starts semester with crackdown WQOW Online (WI)August 31, 2010
Team approach needed to fight alcohol problems The Pantagraph (IL)August 30, 2010
UVa president preaches, answers questionsThe Daily Progress (VA)August 29, 2010
Law enforcement to enforce underage drinking laws near WSU this weekendWinona Post (MN)August 18, 2010
Clemson students learn how to share message on alcohol abuse Independent Mail (SC)August 17, 2010
Fall Semester - A Time For Parents To Discuss The Risks Of College Drinking Digital Journal (Online)August 16, 2010
College alcohol abuse on rise: Local colleges hope to curb alcohol use, help those addictedWinston-Salem Journal (NC)August 15, 2010
UI ready to get serious on binge drinking numbers: Officials look to UNL as role modelIowa City Press-Citizen (IA)August 13, 2010
BYU students not alone in their sobrietyDeseret News (UT)August 7, 2010
Colleges Not Doing Enough to Combat Student Drinking: Report MSN (Online)July 23, 2010
Safe Ride: Hospitality industry sponsors rides home from barsThe Bemidji Pioneer (MN) July 18, 2010
A president’s legacy: Casteen, others evaluate his 20 years shepherding UVA Daily Progress (VA)July 17, 2010
College orientation is emphasized more and even involves some parentsThe Seattle Times (WA)July 16, 2010
Alumni see changes, but more of the sameThe Centre Daily Times (PA) April 25, 2010
Scope of cannabis celebrations vary as campuses prepare for ‘4-20’The Record (NY) April 20, 2010
Responsible drinking 101: KU students creating campaign against high-risk behaviorLawrence Journal World (KS) March 29, 2010
MSU groups focus on responsible drinking Lansing State Journal (MI)January 19, 2010
SMU student body president leads alcohol programThe Dallas Morning News (TX)October 31, 2009
Beer pong: unkindest cup of all? Times Union (NY)October 13, 2009
SMU report: Substance abuse policies getting results The Dallas Morning News (TX)October 1, 2009
CU student group challenges peers to avoid alcohol for 96 hours Colorado Daily (CO)September 23, 2009
Mother established Gordie Foundation in her son's memory to save other students ...The Dallas Morning News (TX)September 22, 2009
Study finds college students exposed to high levels of secondhand smokeMadison Messenger (NC)July 22, 2009
Cottey student honored for work in promoting responsibility, health The Fort Scott Tribune (KS)May 9, 2009
NJ weighs immunity for teen drinkers who seek help USA TODAYMay 4, 2009
U-Md. May Protect Alcohol Samaritans The Washington Post (DC)April 22, 2009
Binge Drinking May Damage Teens’ BrainsForbesApril 22, 2009
UWM won't discipline students who report emergencies, chancellor says Journal Sentinel (WI )April 15, 2009
Clemson students try to curb drinking and driving with Think Ahead campaignAnderson Independent-Mail (SC) April 15, 2009
Coalition's ideas to make Downtown safer include surveillance cameras in bars Wisconsin State Journal (WI)February 27, 2009
Legislature considers raise in tax on beer The Register-Guard (OR )February 24, 2009
Free rides suspended for a term Athens Banner-Herald (GA)February 23, 2009
Emerson revises policy on alcoholThe Boston Globe (MA)February 19, 2009
College gossip Web site shuts down, citing economy Chicago Sun-Times (IL)February 5, 2009
The long reach of youthful angst The Boston Globe (MA)February 2, 2009
Collaboration helps improve city-campus relationship The Press Republican (NY) December 26, 2008
Bowing to states' pressure, MillerCoors to stop mixing beer, stimulants Chicago Tribune (IL) December 18, 2008
Deciphering the language of intoxication U.S. News & World ReportDecember 15, 2008
Officials hurry to hash out new marijuana law Boston Herald (MA)November 6, 2008
Talk to your teen about drinkingThe The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) October 23, 2008
The power of positive picturing The Florida Times-Union (FL)October 18, 2008

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